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From the Archives with Frank Byrne

From the Archives - Easter Oratorios

By Frank Byrne,
Sam Wisman
Published April 29, 2024 at 2:37 PM CDT
"Christ and St. Mary Magdalene at the Tomb" by Rembrandt.
"Christ and St. Mary Magdalene at the Tomb" by Rembrandt.

It’s Easter weekend and an appropriate time to feature some of the wonderful music inspired by this ancient celebration. It’s even better when the music is by two of the greatest composers in history.

Compositions and Recordings

Easter Oratorio BWV 249
by Johann Sebastian Bach
Philippe Herreweghe and Collegium Vocale

Five Choruses from "Messiah"
by George Frideric Handel
Martin Pearlman and Boston Baroque

From the Archives with Frank Byrne
Frank Byrne
Frank Byrne is the host of From the Archives on 91.9 Classical KC.
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Sam Wisman
Sam Wisman is the Production Director for 91.9 Classical KC. Email him at samwisman@classicalkc.org.
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